Burton Newstag:www.mlive.com,2018:/burton/index.ssf/41632018-02-21T21:03:50ZThe Latest News, Updates and Opinion from Burton, Michigan.Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceFlint-area school districts deal with reported threats after Florida shootingtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.217664522018-02-21T11:00:00Z2018-02-21T11:06:17ZNorth Branch, Kearsley, Bentley, Clio, and Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools all have dealt with alleged threats since last week.
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North Branch, Kearsley, Bentley, Clio, and Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools all have dealt with alleged threats since last week.
Several roads closed, flooded over as rain continues in Genesee Countytag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.217667302018-02-21T02:35:00Z2018-02-21T21:03:50ZDauner Road, west of Eddy Lake, is closed due to flooding, according to a Facebook post by the Fenton Police Department, with signs and barricades put up by the city's Department of Public Works.
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Dauner Road, west of Eddy Lake, is closed due to flooding, according to a Facebook post by the Fenton Police Department, with signs and barricades put up by the city's Department of Public Works.
Here are the winning words for Genesee County's spelling bee championstag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.217570562018-02-15T01:30:00Z2018-02-15T02:53:52ZSpelling bees were held in February for each individual grade level -- from fourth grade through 12th grade -- as well as Champion of Champions competitions, including fifth through eighth-grade students and ninth through 12th-grade students.
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Spelling bees were held in February for each individual grade level -- from fourth grade through 12th grade -- as well as Champion of Champions competitions, including fifth through eighth-grade students and ninth through 12th-grade students.
Burton controller abruptly resigns, cites lack of helptag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.217483712018-02-12T21:00:00Z2018-02-12T21:00:22ZHer letter of resignation, dated Feb. 5, 2018, addresses being short on employees in the office due to varying circumstances that created a backlog of work and no new help seemingly on the way. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
Her letter of resignation, dated Feb. 5, 2018, addresses being short on employees in the office due to varying circumstances that created a backlog of work and no new help seemingly on the way.
Burton dispute leads to criminal investigation, lawsuit from city clerktag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.217177152018-01-25T18:50:00Z2018-01-25T18:50:20ZAmong the claims in the lawsuit are that Burton Mayor Paula Zelenko violated the state's concealed weapons law, entered into contracts in violation of the of the city's charter, refused to testify at a public hearing, and discriminated against Karsney for speaking out on alleged misdeeds.Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
Among the claims in the lawsuit are that Burton Mayor Paula Zelenko violated the state's concealed weapons law, entered into contracts in violation of the of the city's charter, refused to testify at a public hearing, and discriminated against Karsney for speaking out on alleged misdeeds.
Men duped victims into sending packages of cash to vacant Burton homes, feds saytag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.217164832018-01-23T15:13:00Z2018-01-23T15:16:55ZThe suspects include a Dearborn Heights man and three Canadians. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
The suspects include a Dearborn Heights man and three Canadians.
Portion of Center Road in Burton to undergo resurfacing worktag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.217165712018-01-23T01:30:00Z2018-01-23T12:22:08ZBob Slattery, the city's Department of Public Works director, said bid letting should begin in April and work to being shortly thereafter. The entirety of the work is expected to be completed by late July or early August 2018.Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
Bob Slattery, the city's Department of Public Works director, said bid letting should begin in April and work to being shortly thereafter. The entirety of the work is expected to be completed by late July or early August 2018.
Burton land sale clears way for potential Fortune 500 developmenttag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.217096232018-01-19T15:17:00Z2018-01-19T15:17:28ZA purchase agreement of $268,000 was reached during a closed session with Riverside, Missouri-based NorthPoint Development for the 140-acre parcel that's been owned by the city since June 2016.
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A purchase agreement of $268,000 was reached during a closed session with Riverside, Missouri-based NorthPoint Development for the 140-acre parcel that's been owned by the city since June 2016.
Snow plow trucks catch fire outside Burton city facilitytag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.217036832018-01-16T22:21:00Z2018-01-16T22:23:20ZOne truck was a total loss and two others were damaged. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
One truck was a total loss and two others were damaged.
Woman sentenced to prison for Burton bank robberytag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.216994802018-01-14T20:15:00Z2018-01-15T02:40:27ZArmed robbery and false report of terrorism charges were dropped following the guilty plea, according to court records. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
Armed robbery and false report of terrorism charges were dropped following the guilty plea, according to court records.
Proposal could bring $60 million marijuana facility to Burton golf coursetag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.216919862018-01-11T15:20:00Z2018-01-11T15:20:36ZThe project would include multiple grow houses, processing center and a biomass power plant.Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
The project would include multiple grow houses, processing center and a biomass power plant.
Bentley superintendent on paid leave amid whistleblower investigationtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.216758482018-01-04T11:30:00Z2018-01-04T11:33:22ZBeckelic noted Arrington's leave was due to a "pending investigation into job-related issues under the District's whistleblower policy," but she offered no further comment on the issue.
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Beckelic noted Arrington's leave was due to a "pending investigation into job-related issues under the District's whistleblower policy," but she offered no further comment on the issue.
Boil water order lifted in Burton and Davison Townshiptag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.216707002017-12-31T15:46:00Z2017-12-31T15:58:53Z"The precautionary order was issued for these two communities after a temporary loss of water pressure occurred Friday morning," reads the update. "Water pressure was quickly restored, and 48 hours of testing shows water in those areas continues to meet normal established parameters for safe drinking water."Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
"The precautionary order was issued for these two communities after a temporary loss of water pressure occurred Friday morning," reads the update. "Water pressure was quickly restored, and 48 hours of testing shows water in those areas continues to meet normal established parameters for safe drinking water."
No jail time for cop that took pills from drug take-backstag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.216486362017-12-19T22:29:00Z2017-12-19T22:29:54ZGenesee District Judge Mark W. Latchana ordered the length of non-reporting probation Tuesday, Dec. 19 which requires Duncanson to abstain from alcohol or drug use, attend weekly support group meetings, individual counseling, random drug tests, and review hearings with the court.Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
Genesee District Judge Mark W. Latchana ordered the length of non-reporting probation Tuesday, Dec. 19 which requires Duncanson to abstain from alcohol or drug use, attend weekly support group meetings, individual counseling, random drug tests, and review hearings with the court.
Firefighters, cops help pick Christmas gifts at Shop with a Hero eventtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.216465362017-12-19T02:15:00Z2017-12-19T03:48:53Z"They call it shop with a hero because the fire(fighters) and the police officers and you get to shop with them, but I'm going to let you kids in on a little secret," he said in a hushed tone. "You guys are the real heroes here tonight and you make our night so special."Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
"They call it shop with a hero because the fire(fighters) and the police officers and you get to shop with them, but I'm going to let you kids in on a little secret," he said in a hushed tone. "You guys are the real heroes here tonight and you make our night so special."
Burton police await lab results in homicide casetag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.216326932017-12-12T19:30:00Z2017-12-12T19:30:23ZGail Anderson was found dead around 10:40 a.m. Nov. 27 at her home in the 2700 block of Clayward Drive, between Richfield and Weston roads.
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Gail Anderson was found dead around 10:40 a.m. Nov. 27 at her home in the 2700 block of Clayward Drive, between Richfield and Weston roads.
Police struggle to destroy pills as prescriptions flood departmentstag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.216187392017-12-07T11:30:00Z2017-12-07T19:15:39Z"I wish I had a place to take them," he said. "It would be nice if there was a place everyone could go to and boom, get rid of them. This person does it and this person does it and this person does it."Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
"I wish I had a place to take them," he said. "It would be nice if there was a place everyone could go to and boom, get rid of them. This person does it and this person does it and this person does it."
Water main break closes Burton elementary schooltag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.216192202017-12-06T03:39:00Z2017-12-06T03:49:58ZWest Bendle Elementary, 4020 Cerdan Drive, will be closed Dec. 6 due to the main break, according to a district official.
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West Bendle Elementary, 4020 Cerdan Drive, will be closed Dec. 6 due to the main break, according to a district official.
Woman's death in Burton ruled a homicidetag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.216039392017-11-29T15:36:00Z2017-11-29T16:07:04ZOfficers with the Burton Police Department were called out to a home around 10:40 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, in the 2400 block of Clayward Drive, between Richfield and Weston roads, for a suspicious death.Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
Officers with the Burton Police Department were called out to a home around 10:40 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, in the 2400 block of Clayward Drive, between Richfield and Weston roads, for a suspicious death.
Suspicious death being investigated at Burton hometag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.215998582017-11-27T20:07:00Z2017-11-27T20:07:40ZThe Michigan State Police Crime Lab has been called out to assist Burton officers with the investigation of a suspicious death reported Monday morning.Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html
The Michigan State Police Crime Lab has been called out to assist Burton officers with the investigation of a suspicious death reported Monday morning.